Meridian Dairy Days 2008

Meridian Dairy Days is coming at the end of this week, June 18th through the 21st, highlighted by the parade on Friday evening. This is truly one of our best small town events here in Meridian, and the weather looks like it's going to be perfect. Last year there were thousands of folks who turned out to see the parade, which features tractors, horses and riders, a number of very creative floats, the cheer squads , bands, and teams from the local schools, lots of classic cars, and a few racing cars from Meridian Speedway. A great time for everyone, celebrating our dairy heritage, and our small town Idaho community.

The parade stages on Watertower, and gets started at 7pm, running North down Main Street, then back up 2 1/2 and 3rd Streets. Come early, pick your spot, and remember to cheer for the Meridian Lions and the Rodeo Queens.

There will also be a carnival at Storey Park from Wednesday through Saturday, and the Meridian Chamber's Pancake Feed returns Thursday evening beginning at 5pm with a symphony to follow. Friday night also marks the start of an arts and crafts fair featuring 80 vendors.

The Dairy Days celebration wouldn't be complete without cows and goats, so on Saturday, all day, there will be a cow and goat show, along with a number of educational exhibits for everyone to enjoy. See the Chamber of Commerce website for more info. See you there!